Wimbledon Great Britain Grass Grand Slam Round of 32

Nuno Borges vs Karen Khachanov Prediction

Nuno Borges

Rank: #37
37%
VS

Karen Khachanov

Rank: #20
63%
Predicted Games Played: 38.0
Predicted Winner: Karen Khachanov

Ranking Trends

Nuno Borges

  • Current Rank: #37 (2025-06-30)
  • 3 Months Ago: #43 (2025-03-31)
  • 6 Months Ago: #36 (2024-12-30)
  • 9 Months Ago: #32 (2024-09-30)
  • 12 Months Ago: #50 (2024-07-01)

Karen Khachanov

  • Current Rank: #20 (2025-06-30)
  • 3 Months Ago: #26 (2025-03-31)
  • 6 Months Ago: #19 (2024-12-30)
  • 9 Months Ago: #25 (2024-09-30)
  • 12 Months Ago: #22 (2024-07-01)

Player Metrics

Nuno Borges

Form Index: 72.4
ELO Rating: 1378.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1612.5
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 11.8
Clay: 11.8
Grass: 10.3
Serve Rating: 96.5
Return Rating: 87.4

Karen Khachanov

Form Index: 80.6
ELO Rating: 1816.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1748.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 14.6
Clay: 18.8
Grass: 16.8
Serve Rating: 95.3
Return Rating: 85.1

Recent Matches

Nuno Borges
✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Billy Harris (3-0) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Francisco Cerundolo (3-1) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Jenson Brooksby (0-2) grass Eastbourne 81 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Jack Pinnington Jones (2-1) grass Eastbourne 121 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Ugo Humbert (0-2) grass S Hertogenbosch 68 min

Karen Khachanov
✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Shintaro Mochizuki (3-2) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Mackenzie McDonald (3-0) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Alexander Bublik (1-2) grass Halle 122 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry (2-0) grass Halle 72 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (2-1) grass Halle 100 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Nuno Borges
vs
0
Karen Khachanov
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The match between Nuno Borges and Karen Khachanov at Wimbledon represents a pivotal Round of 32 encounter on the grass courts of Great Britain. With Khachanov ranked 20th and Borges at 37th, the odds are slightly in favor of Khachanov, who holds a 63.04% probability of winning compared to Borges' 36.96%. The predicted total number of games played is estimated to be around 38.

Match Analysis

Nuno Borges has been showcasing solid form with a form index of 72.40 and an Elo rating of 1378.08. His surface strength index of 10.30 indicates he is still developing his skills on grass, while his mean serve index of 96.53 is impressive, suggesting he can deliver strong service games. However, Borges' mean return index at 87.43 does not show a significant advantage over Khachanov. Conversely, Khachanov's form index of 80.64 and Elo rating of 1816.43 highlight his current competitive edge, especially with a higher surface strength index of 16.80. The difference in mean serve index is negligible, but Khachanov's mean return index of 85.07 is slightly lower than Borges', which could play a role in their exchanges. Both players have had strong showings in their recent matches. Borges has won his last two matches at Wimbledon, both in straight sets, demonstrating resilience and adaptability on grass. Conversely, Khachanov also comes off a solid performance, having secured victories in his last two matches, although one was a closely contested five-setter. This experience in pressure situations may benefit Khachanov as he advances further in the tournament.

Final Prediction

Khachanov's higher rank, superior Elo rating, and better overall performance on grass give him a distinct edge in this matchup. A key factor to monitor will be how effectively Borges can capitalize on his serve against Khachanov's formidable return game, as this could dictate the flow and outcome of the match.